Why Your Denim Jeans Look Bad On You.

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Getting the perfect fitting pair of denim jeans is NO easy goal. Well, to some people it may be but to me it's not. Today we are looking at how to get a perfect fitting pair of Levi 501's, Wrangler Cowboy Cuts, Japanese Selvedge denim, etc., the likes, the works, you name it. So if you're wondering, why do I look bad in jeans? I'm here to try and Austin Butler you. Sing you a song of the denim people, make you the most fashionable person on your block. Okay I think that's enough, I blacked out typing all that and I need to lay down. Goodbye.
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The Iron Snail is a men’s fashion vlog starring a young man named Michael and featuring a snail no bigger than a quarter. The two are set on taking over the world of fashion by creating a clothing line to end all clothing lines. Until then, we’re here to tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about the best clothing out there, from the highest quality raw denim jeans to the warmest jackets to the sturdiest boots…the Iron Snail has got you covered. (written by Taylor, though Michael is sometimes known to talk about himself in the third person… xoxo)

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@jakecavendish3470 Год назад

I think one of the battles of well-fitting jeans, especially in classic denims, is that we're applying the fit and movement expectations of a wool or cotton smart-casual trouser to a fabric weight and seam construction which was never originally intended to fit that way. It's a case of "style" and "fit" becoming conflated on a garment type that wasn't historically originally designed to fit, fall, or move in the same way as we now want it to

@TuneinR Год назад

BRILLIANT COMMENT❤

@ZoeyMauve Год назад

After a lifetime of ill fitting jeans I found my perfect style: slim fit. I went all in and sunk a lot of money in slim fit denim in all the seasonal colors. Life was good. Then one day I made the fateful decision to start "hitting the gym" and made a point of "not skipping leg day". Fast forward one year and now my coworkers are accusing me of wearing skinny jeans. I wanna scream but you just gotta laugh at the tragedy. I used to wonder about the gym bros and their ridiculous looking skinny jeans but now I get it. They're victims of their own success. There's no way I'm re-buying all that stuff; not in this economy. Sigh... you just can't win sometimes 😐

@pinchpeak5203 Год назад

I'm assuming you're a dude, and I'm the same boat. American Eagle Athletic Fit jeans are my go to. They're very economical (think I paid $30 for 2 pairs off the clearance rack, or $60 regular) and they have some stretch and extra room for the quads, hams glutes and calves, without looking big. I can actually roll them up to put my socks on lol, hell you could probably do squats in them.

@TheLoneLander Год назад

Slim straight fit works pretty well for me because it's tight around the right and rear but loose around the calves so it doesn't look like I'm wearing a girls jeans.

@paololololol 11 месяцев назад

I feel this

@Chevsilverado 5 месяцев назад

I spent about $1200 on a 5 pairs of jeans for various purposes and then decided to hit the gym. All of them are too skinny now :( 3 pairs Japanese selvedge jeans 1 pair motorcycle Kevlar jeans 1 pair cheaper black jeans (still $120) They don’t exactly hold value either.

@saafquatalsamir8449 5 месяцев назад

@@Chevsilverado dang bro, jeans are mad expensive in foreign countries. You can get a good pair of jeans that lasts around 5 years ( more depending on your care ) for around 9 dollars in translated currency.

@beyoncehadoneofthebest Год назад

we really need this kind of deep dive with this kind of production value for some Theo and harris vids…

@Winford.Studios Год назад

I mean……. Michael just works for them, he doesn’t have much creative control

@mujeresbellassiempre1895 Год назад

Genial 👌👍💯🇦🇷

@snuffspoon Год назад

Alot of people dont look at rise/take into account where the pants sit, and they also measure their hips need to measure both hips and waist to understand if you buy high rise pants, you should wear them as so and go by your waist. Where as if you buy low rise/plan to wear pants near your hip you should be measuring your hip.

@David_10157 Год назад

This was great! No lie, I’ve probably donated $800 worth of jeans this year because they don’t fit as good as two pairs I purchased two years ago. I’m still searching for the right fit and this gave me a better idea of what to look for.

@NightDenizen0 Год назад

I've run into problems in the past year as I've transitioned away from skinny jeans into straight cut. I opted for Levis's 501s, but my problem has been with the waist sizing. Every other pair of jeans I had before getting the 501s fit perfectly in a 32, but for Levi's a 32 was wayyyyy bigger. When I tried on a size 30, they fit much better in the waist but were very tight in the thigh. I just decided to go with the 32 and make adjustments to them. Now I know what to look out for when getting new jeans. Great video and especially great editing :)

@aidenb8890 11 месяцев назад

this is genuinely one of the best videos i've seen to help with fit. great work!

@davenordsieck6444 Год назад

Fun and informative, as always. If I were a company looking to spend ad dollars, I’d be all like “Omg we should pay Michael a lot cuz he so good.” JUST SAYIN.

@mujeresbellassiempre1895 Год назад

Saludos 🇦🇷❤️

@JerCarrasco Год назад

Killer video. One of those videos where all of those things you thought you knew was put much more succinctly and clearly. Time to get some pants that actually feel good.

@krisjonesuk Год назад

Typically the makers of men’s garments tend to flatter us with their waist sizes. If one buys a pair of 32 inch jeans then when measured it will usually fit a size 34 waist. That might be why some people suggest sizing down. When it comes to jeans my go to brand is Naked and Famous, who provide detailed size charts for each of their designs. It’s worth noting the variations - even if you go for the same cut for a different pair, the sizing might not be the same. I often have to get my jeans shortened slightly, so I wash them before getting it done to allow for shrinkage.

@ValFinale 9 месяцев назад

Vanity sizes is real, but it's good to know your actual measurements. Unless the jeans are shrink to fit they shouldn't shrink any noticeable amount in length.

@blmlozz1 10 месяцев назад

just found your channel and I cannot believe you haven't blown up, the editing is top notch and the content, informative AND hilarious. bravo

@DEWAGE83 10 месяцев назад

Where was this video 5 years ago? Man I needed it then. I ended up going down my own rabbit hole on jeans and figuing it out through brute force. This video is a fantastic and informative deep dive. Also, tailoring. Its always tailoring.

@jimh598 10 месяцев назад

For years I have said we have all these stupid laws on the books, why don't we have a simple law that would require a size is a size across all manufacturers? A 32 waist is a 32 waist no matter the manufacturer. I know shrinkage would be an issue but it could be accounted for. A size 10 shoe is a size 10 shoe everywhere.

@temu2044 5 месяцев назад

Can we all agree that stretch pants ain't jeans.

@victorlofeudo5692 2 месяца назад

ABSOLUTELY

@user-tg6el6zc4t 2 месяца назад

I agree 100%, the manufacturers are using a marketing ploy, "comfort" which is B.S. because if one wears their 100% cotton denim in a way they find comfortable instead of whining about the size differences between manufacturers, styles, fits they would figure out that 100% Cotton breaths so it is cooler in the summer and the fabric lasts longer.

@nahguacm 2 месяца назад

As someone who gets around by bike, 100% cotton jeans get holes in the inner thigh from friction with the saddle very quickly

@user-tg6el6zc4t 2 месяца назад

@@nahguacm I never knew of that being an issue before unless you are wearing your jeans to loose and the extra fabric getting to much friction from rubbing together.

@Kufunninapuh 4 часа назад

@@nahguacmYou think stretch works better for cycling? My experience is that stretch pants are less durable over all but never really thought about bike wear specifically

@ADCowie Год назад

I discovered your channel via Rose Anvil and you are doing some cool stuff, thanks. My cop-out jean buying method is to find one brand and size that fits, in my case that's Levi's 501s, 32W 36L, and just wear those for the rest of your life. And ALWAYS wear a belt, we're not animals. I agree, manufacturers' tolerances can be a problem. I once bought two pairs of Levi's online with the same 32W 36L size and one pair was an inch shorter than the other. My local Levi's store changed them without an argument but I'd say the quality control isn't what used to be.

@cdavidlake2 9 месяцев назад

This is the video on proper denim fit I've always searched for and never found - until now.

@afonsomanu Год назад

Another great video, fantastic editing and story telling

@TheIronSnail Год назад

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@Toastmaster_General 2 месяца назад

I've gotta shout-out the camera angle you swapped to at 6:45. weirdly artsy and effective.

@mattriney6072 Год назад

Great guide. Always happy to see a new iron snail video

@Cormac-jd2kx 5 месяцев назад

Body is what matters Your physique is the most important fashion component

@TheLoneLander 5 месяцев назад

If you get the right fit it doesn't matter as much. But yes I agree.

@user-tg6el6zc4t 2 месяца назад

I agree, unfortunately in today's world we're not supposed to show are physiques off because it's not the politically correct thing to do, especially in a world of obesse couch potatoes, the rules have flipped, now the fatso takes priority.

@Fe22234 22 дня назад

@@user-tg6el6zc4tyou have that perpetual victim mind set.

@SalamiCellar Год назад

I was today years old when I found out my fav pair of jeans is technically too tight. Oh well my fat ass is gonna keep wearin em

@robertoreis1425 Год назад

I highly appreciate your content Michael, thank you!

@Luca-dn8tc 2 месяца назад

I use Levi's size 30x30. The classic 501 fits a little bit looser on the waist, the 501 premium fits perfect.

@skandahooligan88 Год назад

I'm in my mid thirties with a full head of luscious locks but your MD Hair ad was so entertaining that I watched it the whole way through anyway.

@stefanhnavetsea1588 Год назад

I once bought 21oz jeans unsanforized in size 28 as my first pair, I downsized instead of up sized by mistake, and the pants technically didn't fit me after soak, but I forced it to fit pass through my hip bone when the pants was wet and I sat down to button it, numbing my balls for months, eventually though the pants fit me, it shrank again on the second wash to a lesser degree, and a little bit again on 3rd wash, but after sometime it stabilize and it fits me on the hip and waist I think the positive the upperblock of the pants is really on it's maximum stretch and won't stretch out of size and won't turn saggy ever, the downside was the pain to breaking in the new pants after first soak, and recurring tightness over the few first washes until all the tensions is stabilizing

@InGrindWeCrust2010 Год назад

😂 Are your nuts still numb!? Doesn't seem super worth it, idk....

@chocobarre3178 Год назад

Its already hard enough to break in pants that heavy, if they cut your bloodstream on top of that

@jcb0920 11 месяцев назад

Thank God brands, some brands anyway, introduced the athletic cut. I'm a big guy with muscular thighs and calves and jeans never really fit well. I like those with a bit more room in the thigh that taper below the knee to at least make it look like I vaguely know how to dress myself. My favorites so far are the Bonobos Premium 4-Way Stretch Jeans. Great video!

@boredandagitated 7 месяцев назад

When I buy a new pair of STF 501’s I like going in and trying every size 36 to see which one fits me the best. There’s little variance in manufacturing and you can really nail a pair down the rest of the way like this

@JoeyDecay Год назад

Yr one of the only channels I won't skip the ads.

@jamesmullett5404 Год назад

Is it just me, or is Michael’s hair looking super juicy?

@mikecragg4124 Год назад

Wolverine hair!

@BullittHilts Год назад

I started wearing the Shrink-to-fit 501's from Levis during college - I still have my first pair which are over 10 years old now. I bought two more pairs about 3 years ago now but I've only developed one of them, the other sits untouched in my drawer till I need them. I've found the right way to make them work me - once they're broken in and shrink up a bit they fit GREAT. I am just under 6'2'' with long legs. I get the 33'' waist and 36'' length so I can cuff. They're a bit short w/ the cuff (about 1.5'' cuff) but a big part of how jeans will fit/look is dependent on the shoes you're wearing with them. When I wear some Chuck 70 hightops they look great, my 8'' leather boots, Clarks Desert boots. If I wear my Adidas Gazelle's or low top chuck 70's... IMO, they look funny. Michael's video about fit from a couple years back (carrot fit) is also really good.

@alexengelman8568 Год назад

I’ve constantly had fit issues for the last couple years purely because of my thighs, but my feet are generally on the smaller end of the spectrum and as a result my ankles too. So usually even if I find a pair that fits in both thighs and waist, which is rare, they then feel too baggy around the ankles. I might just resign myself to going and getting all my jeans tailored in the future

@Dreyno Год назад

Too baggy around the ankles? How tight do you wear your jeans that “ankle tightness” is an issue.

@leoaraujo8590 8 месяцев назад

It took me a LOT of time to find fitting jeans and my actual fix is to actually buy baggy jeans that fit my waist and then tailor them. Because 4 years ago I was skinny athletic (martial arts, BMX and Surfing) but since 4 years ago I decided to invest more into martial arts and I started lifting weights. Now I weight 90kg (200lbs??) and I'm 180cm (5'11) and EVERYTIME I buy jeans that are supposed to be straight cut, they actually become skinny on me. And for whatever reason, in my country, they make pants for people that have big bellies and skinny legs, because my waist is size 44/46 (34/36 US size) and the pants' legs always become skinny on me.

@hnnhml Год назад

this is SUCH a well made video!!! fantastic job🙌

@diemes5463 Год назад

Just casually watching a man put his hands in his pants...

@philiphanan1493 Год назад

You watching Married With Children? 😂

@InGrindWeCrust2010 Год назад

High rise with a long torso doesn't work if your waist is low. It just makes for a crotch of the pants that's too low.

@gildergreen9995 Год назад

You can also get jeans Made to Measure from some brands. Doesn't even hike up the price too much imo. I get my jeans from a Dutch brand, Atelier Munro, and they have anything from easy stretchy jeans to natural indigo selvedge jeans, with multiple steps in-between, something for everyone, regardless of where they stand on the denimnerd scale.

@sunjayjagath Год назад

Always helpful info and entertaining Michael,..👍🏼

@user-tg6el6zc4t 2 месяца назад

i wear a 29 x 32 Levi 514 slim straight, it is my all around favorite. I probably could wear a 31 waist without tension, but i prefer to wear them tight with my shirt out. Unfortunately Levi's has made many changes to the cut and fabric content of the 514, i only buy the older versions used now.

@777libar Год назад

for the last several years, I have the habit of trying on 2 to 3 pairs of the same size jeans. I have noticed that even though they are the same size, for example 34x32, each one will fit me differently. After trying them on, I purchase the one that fits the best. I have this issue with Levi's and Lucky Jeans. I have Levi's that are the same style, but different colors and they fit completely different. For example, I wear Levi's 541s, the darker color I wear a 36x30, if it's the lighter blue, I have to wear a 34x30. Drives me crazy.

@DillonPadgette 3 месяца назад

Honestly you’re fantastic. And you make great videos. Thanks for putting your heart into it. Also this was hilarious because I am a guy that doesn’t fit into most jeans and I just went ham with some Freenote Cloth… had to size up waist 1 size but got the thighs and arse to fit. The mobility knee raise test is key for me. Also glad I bought bigger. Haven’t washed yet either. Supposedly will take it down a size again? Or tailor the waist. I turn to Mamoa for my fashion choices these days. Wear them hard and let them hang.

@EMCUEAY Год назад

Do you think its possible to just rock varying fits of jeans instead of going the same exact dimension in each area across varying styles? Like sometimes I enjoy having a slimmer silhouette and sometimes I enjoy a looser drape, But rarely do I enjoy the same style in differing cloth.

@sthompson12132 Год назад

this is the way

@EMCUEAY Год назад

@@sthompson12132 this is the way

@AlexPytlarz Год назад

Loved the Bo Burnam lemon scene 👌🏼👌🏼

@exxie1 Год назад

I only shop Levi's because they got my fit to a tee. But I'm thinking about buying Japanese selvedge denim in the future

@adamkreuz9068 Год назад

This is perfect, I was just looking at getting new jeans but not sure what fit to go for

@jeepz669 Год назад

Now this is quality content! 👌

@Beanna_ Год назад

I got completely distracted every time that gorgeous Grand Seiko was in the shot and had to rewind multiple times to follow. Thanks.

@dougcunneen1040 Год назад

They have Tiger Cub Shirts from 1 year Cub Scout Uniforms....wore it on/off for two years already....yay orange.

@HolographicCathawk 8 месяцев назад

As a female it gets complicated when the waist height stylesnkeep changing. High waist is a completely different number than low waist. Then you throw in loose fit or fitted and it gets confusing.

@logn7122 22 дня назад

Thick boys like me struggle with real denim. Damn near impossible to find stuff that fits ok

@jiv779 Год назад

I recently noticed this advice, and my jeans have been fitting much better than before. that is to say, diff fit + correct size and less tight tensioned slims. However, the issue I run into now is that with these... "barely hugging me fits / waist" they will sag ever soooo slightly, therefore making the whole pant lose its shape holding and mroe like a droopy pant in butt / crouch. not like terrible, but just not how when its on the waist. but If i size down 1 on this straight fit to be correct on the waist, then boom, there goes the tightness on the hips... its a struggle. a thing.

@PaulKaiser42 Год назад

Juicy hair and great video👍🏻. Thank you for the insight into jeans 👖

@Annoyachu Год назад

Oh the spreadsheets I made when buying my Iron Hearts... but GD if it wasnt worth every second for the perfect fit!

@KC-kp4vh Год назад

That last comment he made was beautiful, and 100% about

@JoeyDecay Год назад

I want to see the extremely graphic version of measuring... why?

@corensam Год назад

Ha! Love the @stridewise reference at the end. The man does squats!

@philiphanan1493 Год назад

Literally only one pair of jeans fit me perfectly, Levi’s 512 which I scored for only $14.99 at Target.

@berthanssen8506 11 месяцев назад

Same here. Best fit from Levi's

@Quanic2000 Год назад

I NEED TO KNOW THE DESIGNER OF THE ORANGE RINGER TEE WITH THE TIGER YOURE WEARING!!!!!

@thorgouge Год назад

Is that a Grand Seiko Spring Drive?

@philiphanan1493 Год назад

I found lots of jeans in my size at Burlington and I swear some of the jeans had super long legs despicable being 30 inches in length. Such inconsistency in Jean length. Ugh.

@latetodagame1892 Год назад

On what not to wear they fit the waist last and have the person tailor it. I think tailors are key.

@timotheusn.h.nakashona1001 Год назад

This is very informative, thanks mr. Snail.

@dereklap1159 Год назад

The thought of a balding solution reaching out and saying "we think you'd be a great fit as a sponsor" makes me laugh.

@edpowell5754 5 месяцев назад

From Buffalo, N.Y. I like the (Full Break) for any kind of pants I wear. If the Full Break of the jeans is a bit to much it's still OK with me. Some would say it appears as being sloppy but I feel more comfortable with my socks not showing or the bottom of my pants hanging up on the back of my shoes or sneakers. When jeans are a bit to tight (YUK) having to wear them for most of the day can be unsettling when sitting down with one's (package) being cramped. So Loose Fitting Jeans (Wrangler) are the jeans for me. I always wear a belt so as not to have to keep lifting them up. Wearing a sport coat with a new pair of Wrangler jeans is great for me. Google the TV series (Hunter) with Fred Dryer decades ago as he always wore jeans with a sport coat. Thank You for this video.

@theyellowgoat6372 Год назад

The end of the video feels it’s not finished

@ricksandstorm Год назад

Since using the least amount of fabric benefits the companies more they love it when short, low waist skinny fit jeans are in. Especially since those need stretch material which makes the durability even lower than they already are when they are stone washed. Get raw indigo denim in a boxxy fit and let the fabric age with you. It might look worse than new cheap ones but give it a month and they will start looking better than the H&M ones.

@iancraig6070 6 месяцев назад

Buying jeans is a lottery. Manufacturers size labels don't apply to the jeans the label is on!!! There is no quality control for sizing. After all these years,how can a waist measurement differ by two inches?

@richardepstein3494 6 месяцев назад

Totally agree!!

@RainbowRoadCrashTest 6 месяцев назад

I think your waist to hip ratio may potentially play a role too. If your waist to hip ratio is a 1 or more, perhaps could be a factor why you would generally look bad in jeans.

@gandalf87264 10 месяцев назад

That's nice. May we see the more graphic version of this video now?

@Jastzu Год назад

I learned today that, apparently somewhere out in this wide world, there are jeans with Velcro (hook and loops for all the copyright lawyers viewing) flys. Wild!

@SteamRecovery-q8i Месяц назад

Also, if you can Conceal Carry go a inch 🆙

@nelsonv655 10 месяцев назад

A caveat that should be mentioned is that some fabrics stretch more than others. IH 21oz is one that the owner can expect about a half inch stretch on the top-block. Size these too loose and you get that saggy-seat which is an objectively poor outcome. Otherwise sage advice.

@DMorgan77 Год назад

Juicy hair Mikey, juicy hair! Love all your videos man.

@olic6653 6 месяцев назад

My perfect jeans for my body is levis 501 ST (slim) version

@AleXRuja Год назад

I have multiple pairs of Levi's and even though they have the same measurements and are the same model 2 of them are almost skinny on me while the other one fits almost perfectly being almost too large. I had the same issue with their t-shirts, some XLs are perfect, others are obviously small. Again same style of t-shirt and everything

@omartorrent Год назад

great content love you levis collection

@RedmondMonk Год назад

completely lost it at the lemon

@TheSnickamanx Год назад

Ehh, you could argue the “too big” pair fit your hips and legs best and just needed a waist taper.

@clobberonline6812 Год назад

The snailien fit !!!

@benanthony3985 5 месяцев назад

Nice Grand Seiko!

@F7INN 6 месяцев назад

I can't get the top block right. I should be 32" waist but I need to go for 34" to get enough room in the seat. I have no jeans cos of this. Jeans used to fit me fine before I started going to the gym 5 or so years ago, but haven't been able to get a pair that fits since

@ThisisRubbishlo Год назад

Brilliant video

@fruiz879 Год назад

Then add a inside the wristband firearm. Yea... i haven't figured it out

@billthomas2431 Год назад

Button the waist wrap the pants waistband around your neck. Remember that distance. Do that when you're getting new ones from any manufacturer. Works for me. 🍻CHEERS

@jimboshizz Год назад

I don't wanna feel like I'm reading too much into things, but I feel like there's a hint about who you're talking about in the way you say tailoring so frequently... Also is too tight jeans the reason why mine always go in exactly the same place? I've tried so many brands.

@thePowerPlant Год назад

The biggest problem I have is the crotch area. Yeah, that's embarrassing. The fabric around the fly will crimp or fold inward instead of lying flat. I have found this to be mitigated by correcting the rise of the pants. Unfortunately, it can be expensive because the rise is really two measurements: the (1)front and (2)back rise.

@SayaAmirulSyamim Год назад

I have bought a pair of Edwin jeans, and now just watched your video 😂 I check using the hand methods and its all good. A question tho, 100% cotton jeans or blends? Is it a measure of quality? any advantages or disadvantages?